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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Tediousnes,) Teduisnes, n. [Late ME tediosenes (1432-50), tedusnes (1482).] Weariness, lack of enthusiasm. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet III 319/20.
As lange as thair remanys in the hart vnlust, teduisnes, grunging … sa lang ar al the werkis [sc. of the law] wnprofitabile … ande dampnabile in the sycht of Gode c1520-c1535 Nisbet III 320/6.
Can thai werkes please Gode … quhilkis ar donne witht greif, paynne, and teduisnes [etc.]?
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